(a) whether there is any proposal to establish a University to
impart training education in respect of defence and strategic matters
exclusively;
(b) if so, the details and the salient features thereof including
the Act / Rules under which it will be established;
(c) the details of the expenditure likely to be incurred on setting
up of the said university; and
(d) the time by which the academic session of the said university
is likely to be started?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b): Yes, Madam. The Indian National Defence University (INDU)
will be set up as a fully autonomous institution to be constituted under an
Act of Parliament to develop and propagate higher education in the field of
Defence Studies, Defence Management, Defence Science & Technology and promote
policy oriented research on all aspects relating to National Security and
Strategy. Educational Consultant of India Limited (EdCIL) has been appointed
as consultant for preparation of Detailed Project Report, Layout Plan and Act
& Statues for setting up of the university.
(c) An estimated expenditure of Rs.295 Crore (at the rates of year 2010)
for setting up the university and Rs.162 Crore (at current rates) for the
acquisition of land is likely to be incurred.
(d) It is projected that the establishment of Indian National Defence
University and its constituents will be spread over seven years.